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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.61, 759.11 and 437.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.61, 759.11 and 437.95 is: 604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.61 : 759.11 = 437.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.61/759.11 = 437.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.61x = 759.11 × 437.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.61x = 332,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,452.22/549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.89

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